The Japanese company Toyota brought to the 2015 Geneva Motor Show a restyled version of the Toyota Auris family for the 2015-2016 model year. The updated Toyota Auris has acquired a corrected appearance, new elements and equipment in the cabin, improved sound insulation, changed steering and suspension settings, and most importantly, new gasoline and diesel engines. The updated Toyota Auris 2015-2016 was accompanied on the Toyota Motor Corporation podium at the Geneva International Motor Show by the older model Toyota Avensis, which also underwent a similar update.
The compact Auris in Russia enjoys rather modest popularity among domestic car enthusiasts. In 2014, there were only 1,410 people wishing to buy a Toyota Auris in Russia. But in Europe, the car confidently holds second place in terms of sales among the entire Toyota model line (the leader is Toyota Yaris). Moreover, the hybrid version of the Auris Hybrid accounts for more than 50% of sales, and over the past four years, the Toyota Auris Hybrid has been the most popular hybrid model in Europe. Since 2010, over 200 thousand units of hybrid Auris have been sold on the European automobile market. As usual, we’ll start with the appearance of the review participant and immediately note that the changes in the exterior design of the body of the updated Toyota Auris hatchback and Toyota Auris Touring Sports station wagon are purely cosmetic in nature, designed to give the cars a more modern look and equip the new product with fashionable LED headlights and side lights with LED filling. Photos of the restyled version of the Auris model from Toyota will help us and our readers identify new parts and elements on the car body, especially since there are not so many of them. At the front, the updated versions of the Toyota Auris 2015-2016 model year differ from the pre-reform models with new and more compact headlights with LED filling and a different false radiator grille, a completely new bumper with a redrawn placement of the central air intake and foglights, and also complemented by bright aerodynamic elements.
In profile, the new product can only be recognized by the new design of 16-17 inch wheel rims and new enamel colors - Dark Blue Mica and Blue Metallic. At the rear of the updated Toyota Auris, a more massive bumper and expressive side lights with LED filling have appeared. By the way, LED lamps are designed for a service life of at least 100,000 hours!
The interior of the updated Auris family was awarded with a new dashboard with two radii, sunk in deep wells, and a 4.2-inch color on-board computer screen, new side ventilation deflectors and a new upper front panel, a modern multimedia system with a color 8-inch touch screen and a modernized climate control unit. The sound insulation of the interior has been improved through the use of additional sound-absorbing materials; the materials used for finishing the interior panels and seats have become of higher quality.
- Also, the updated Toyota Auris 2015 received the Toyota Safety Sense active safety complex, which operates using radars and cameras installed on the windshield and bumper. The complex includes the following systems: Pre-Collision System (frontal collision prevention system with automatic braking function), Lane Departure Alert (warning system for unauthorized crossing of the marking line), Auto High Beam (automatic high beam control), Road Sign Assist (tracking assistant behind road signs).
Technical characteristics of the restyled versions of Toyota Auris Hatchback and Toyota Auris Touring Sports 2015-2016. During the modernization process, the Toyota Auris suspension received more comfortable settings; the electric power steering was also reconfigured to provide better feedback on the steering wheel when driving at a speed of 60-80 mph. New engines have been installed under the hood of restyled versions of Auris.
- The diesel 1.6-liter D-4D (112 hp 270 Nm) provides acceleration to 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds and a top speed of 190 km; average diesel fuel consumption is 4.1 liters. Interestingly, this motor was developed by BMW motorists.
- The petrol 1.2-liter turbocharged engine (116 hp 185 Nm) is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission (optionally equipped with a Multidrive S variator), with a manual gearbox the engine accelerates the car to the first hundred in 10.1 seconds, the maximum speed is 200 mph. Gasoline consumption in combined driving mode is 4.7 liters with a manual transmission and 4.7 liters with a CVT.
Of course, the engine lineup still includes the 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i and 1.6-liter Valvematic petrol engines, the 1.4-liter D-4D diesel engine, as well as a hybrid power plant for the Auris Hybrid, which includes 1.8 -liter VVT-i petrol engine and electric motor generate, producing a pair of 136 hp and providing acceleration from 0 to 100 mph in 10.9 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph.
Exterior Toyota Camry 2.5 2015
Were you expecting “anger”? Receive. The new front end turned out to be controversial. The new “mouth” of the front bumper added 25 millimeters to the length of the car. Defiantly? Maybe. It seems as if the regular Camry has become seriously angry, and from now on expresses its readiness to rush into battle. However, the stern expression of the new “face” does not particularly cause concern... What do we have? The front is in the form of a “mouth”, the rear is unchanged except for the corrected headlights.
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New “mouth” of the front bumper of Toyota Camry 2.5 2015
Interior design and equipment
The Japanese company’s specialists have worked hard not only on refining the exterior of the updated sedan. There have also been a lot of changes inside the cabin. Thus, the 2015 Toyota Camry received an improved front panel, a new instrument panel with a 4.2-inch diagonal information screen and a stylish 3-spoke steering wheel.
The company also improved the quality of finishing materials and used more noise-absorbing elements. A more interesting list of additional options has appeared. For example, the manufacturer offers a windshield with the option of heating the entire surface or just the lower part. The most expensive trim levels received a driver's seat with the option to save settings, an option for wireless charging of a mobile device, and heated rear seats.
The amount of free space remains the same. As in its predecessor, it is comfortable here not only for the driver and front passenger, but also for those who find themselves in the second row. The trunk volume of the restyled Toyota Camry is 506 liters.
Interior of Toyota Camry 2.5 2015
But the interior has undergone a radical rethink: a new steering wheel has appeared, a different air conditioning unit has appeared, and the dashboard has been completely changed. But blue lighting is not the best solution. Previously, all the keys and monitors on the Camry were illuminated with a neutral green light, which you quickly get used to, but now? There are bright blue spots on the dials, all around there is the process of metallization... Did you want to refine it? It turned out differently: Chinese cars have been surprising with such color schemes for decades, filling all the poor quality everyday equipment, which was famous for its blue backlight. It is precisely because of this that there is no feeling of reliability.
However, there is a variety of colors. Half of the keys are illuminated in blue, the climate control keys are green, and the bottom rows of buttons that activate the heating are generally orange...
More “jambs” are not observed. Ergonomics are at a high level. The new steering wheel is ideal: the rim is thick, with pronounced tides in the 9 and 15 o'clock zone. There are heated windshield wiper sectors in static mode, heated seats... The only thing missing from the ideal set is steering wheel heating. The seat lacks distinct side bolsters, but successfully holds the load.
The passenger row is what attracts people in this car - it is perfectly profiled, and besides, there is enough space in the legs and in the head area even for a tall passenger.
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The passenger row is what attracts us to this car.
On the central panel there is another detail that can still occasionally be seen even among the “new products” of premium brands - a niche for wireless charging of electrical appliances. However, for it to work, many smartphones need to be “wrapped” in appropriate cases, although there are already a number of models on the Android OS that support this technology out of the box. After this, the existence of USB support is not surprising, but its location is not the best: the input is integrated in such a way that even with the most compact flash drive, the lid is unlikely to slide back.
Options, prices and start of sales in Russia
The initial configuration of the Russian Toyota Camry 2015 model year includes the following elements:
- fog lights;
- six airbags;
- halogen lighting technology;
- light sensor;
- climate control with division into zones;
- fabric upholstery;
- electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors;
- full electrical package;
- adjustable front seats height;
- heated front seats;
- adjusting the steering column for reach and height;
- central locking with remote control;
- parking sensors;
- multimedia system with a 6.1-inch touch screen and six speakers;
- immobilizer
Sales of the 2015 Toyota Camry in Russia will begin in November of this year. The first copies of the restyled sedan will appear in our country at the end of the year. Closer to the start of official sales of the new product, you will be able to find out what configurations and prices the company will offer. Let us remind you that the current version of Toyota Camry costs at least 969 thousand rubles.
Engine Toyota Camry 2.5 2015
Engine Toyota Camry 2.5 2015
In motion, the duo of a 2.5-liter engine with a thoroughly modified automatic transmission demonstrated a fighting spirit. It's worth noting that you don't expect such vigor from a Camry. Previously, a good player in this field in the business car segment was the Honda Accord with a 2.4 liter engine. Subjectively, Honda has achieved the ideal settings for this combination of engine and gearbox. Now we can say that the Camry has approximately similar characteristics. Factory data is not surprising: 231 Newton-meter, 9 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, 210 km/h - maximum speed. However, in Camry it is the process itself that is important, not the numbers.
Right from the start, the car shows serious grip, hinting that all 181 forces will try. Start - without a single delay. The reaction to pressing the gas is sometimes excessive: on slippery surfaces, the driving front wheels often slip. However, even here everything can be sadder, for example, the KIA Optima also takes on sharp reactions at first, but then quickly “fades away”, because the gears in the box are stretched out, and the engine settings are specific. The Camry spins confidently, changes gears quickly and on time.
The whole process takes place against the background of a tolerable noise accompaniment: there is a feeling that they did not skimp on sound insulation on this car. The sound of the power unit is clearly audible, but the engine is not annoying, and at times even pleases the ear with a roar. What's even better is that the engine is responsive throughout the entire speed range. There is enough power both in urban areas and on the highway. Although the consumption is not small: the city is no less than the average 13.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
A similar assertive attitude of the power unit could imply a corresponding chassis, so that the behavior of the car would be harmonious. However, in Camry the emphasis is still a little different: here comfort is a priority, and only then handling. The suspensions are tuned with a clear focus on softness: the front MacPherson strut and the rear multi-link absorb almost all road impacts, preventing strong vibrations on the body. On the other hand, there are rolls in turns. Not critical, but you can feel it. Sharp acceleration in a car causes the rear axle to squat, braking causes the front axle to squat. It is possible that, thanks to the soft suspension, the engine power is felt a little differently than it is in reality. Not without flaws: when driving at a speed of 70 km/h, the track, which often occurs, is fraught with not only longitudinal or transverse, but also diagonal rocking of the body.
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Toyota Highlander
So, new Toyota models 2015
will introduce the Highlander model. According to official representatives of the company, this model will have a more comfortable and spacious interior, which will allow this model to be used for long family trips. The cabin will be equipped with a touch monitor, cruise control and a driver's seat memory system.
However, company representatives said that this model does not have a fuel saving system. This statement initially shocked potential buyers of the car, however, company representatives clarified that fuel will be saved due to dynamic torque control.
Toyota Hilux
No less anticipated car of 2015 is the Toyota Hilux.
The company plans to present the car to the general public in 2015. Company representatives stated that this model will use 2 diesel engines and a 4-liter gasoline unit. In addition, it is planned to change the appearance of the car: make the hood higher and equip the model with new radiator grilles with chrome strips.
According to official representatives of the company, this model will compete with such models as Nissan Frontier, Mazda BT50, Ford Ranger, VW Amarok.
Interior
Where is Toyota Camry assembled?
The interior of the car may vary significantly depending on the selected configuration. Let's call the following features:
- Floor lighting can be created that looks quite attractive.
- The instrument panel, unfortunately, will be represented by a classic combination of a small display and a mechanical scale.
- When finishing expensive equipment, natural wood can be used.
- On the center console there is a monochrome display for displaying the time and other information, as well as a multimedia system display and a whole set of various keys.
- A fairly large control unit for light and other functions was placed on the roof in front of the windshield.
- Between the front seats there is a massive armrest, which in the expensive version turns into a block with deflectors for the rear row.
In general, we can say that the interior looks quite simple, and the car cannot be called a full-fledged representative of the premium class.
Toyota Supra
Another Toyota model that will receive changes in 2015 is the Supra. Toyota's design department plans to use a hybrid design in the new Supra based on 2 electric motors installed on the front axle. The appearance is also expected to change.
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